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Molasses vs. Hot sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Molasses and Hot sauce

  • Molasses have more Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Selenium, and Calcium, however, Hot sauce have more Vitamin C.
  • Hot sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 113% more.
  • Molasses are lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Molasses and Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper or hot.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Molasses
Molasses
10
:
0
Hot sauce
Hot sauce
Contains more Calcium +2462.5%
Contains more Iron +883.3%
Contains more Magnesium +4740%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.8%
Contains more Potassium +916.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +163.6%
Contains more Copper +1639.3%
Contains more Manganese +3022.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Hot sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 4% 5% 13% 345% 3% 10% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2462.5%
Contains more Iron +883.3%
Contains more Magnesium +4740%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.8%
Contains more Potassium +916.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +163.6%
Contains more Copper +1639.3%
Contains more Manganese +3022.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Molasses
Molasses
5
:
6
Hot sauce
Hot sauce
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +630.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4000%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Molasses
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Hot sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 3% 0% 250% 9% 19% 5% 7% 37% 5% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +630.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4000%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Molasses
Molasses
1
:
4
Hot sauce
Hot sauce
Contains more Carbs +4170.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Water +311.4%
Contains more Other +123.9%
Molasses
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Hot sauce
2% 90% 7%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 1.75 g
Water: 89.98 g
Other: 7.39 g
Contains more Carbs +4170.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +270%
Contains more Water +311.4%
Contains more Other +123.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Molasses
Molasses
2
:
1
Hot sauce
Hot sauce
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +292%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.03
Molasses
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Hot sauce
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.196 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +292%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.03

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Molasses Hot sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Molasses Hot sauce Opinion
Net carbs 74.73g 1.45g Molasses
Protein 0g 0.51g Hot sauce
Fats 0.1g 0.37g Hot sauce
Carbs 74.73g 1.75g Molasses
Calories 290kcal 11kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g 1.26g Hot sauce
Fiber 0g 0.3g Hot sauce
Calcium 205mg 8mg Molasses
Iron 4.72mg 0.48mg Molasses
Magnesium 242mg 5mg Molasses
Phosphorus 31mg 11mg Molasses
Potassium 1464mg 144mg Molasses
Sodium 37mg 2643mg Molasses
Zinc 0.29mg 0.11mg Molasses
Copper 0.487mg 0.028mg Molasses
Manganese 1.53mg 0.049mg Molasses
Selenium 17.8µg 0µg Molasses
Vitamin A 0IU 162IU Hot sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 8µg Hot sauce
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg Hot sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 74.8mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.036mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.002mg 0.082mg Hot sauce
Vitamin B3 0.93mg 0.254mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.11mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.157mg Molasses
Folate 0µg 6µg Hot sauce
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Hot sauce
Tryptophan 0.007mg Hot sauce
Threonine 0.019mg Hot sauce
Isoleucine 0.017mg Hot sauce
Leucine 0.027mg Hot sauce
Lysine 0.023mg Hot sauce
Methionine 0.006mg Hot sauce
Phenylalanine 0.016mg Hot sauce
Valine 0.022mg Hot sauce
Histidine 0.01mg Hot sauce
Saturated Fat 0.018g 0.052g Molasses
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 0.03g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.196g Hot sauce

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is better in case of low diet
Molasses Hot sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Molasses
29%
Hot sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Molasses
40%
Hot sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 2606mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 73.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot sauce
Hot sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/nutrients
  2. Hot sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174527/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.